5 HUGE Reasons Why People Are Leaving NEW JERSEY in 2025!! 😱 [Is It Time To Leave?!]

5 Huge Reasons Why People Are Leaving New Jersey 2025! Is It Time To Leave? New Jersey is no stranger to transformation. Once a bastion of suburban dreamscapes, cultural diversity, and economic promise, the Garden State now finds itself at a crossroads. Many residents are asking a hard question: Is it time to leave?

In this episode of New Jersey Living, we dive deep into the 5 HUGE reasons why people are packing up and leaving the Garden State. From skyrocketing costs to shifting opportunities, we uncover the trends driving this exodus—and explore why some are still choosing to stay. Whether you're a current or former resident or considering a move here, this video breaks down the economic and lifestyle factors shaping the state's future. Plus, we spotlight surprising areas that are seeing population growth despite the outbound migration. Don't miss this insider look at New Jersey's real estate landscape!

🔍 Here are the five huge reasons why people are leaving New Jersey in 2025:
❌ Cost of Living Is Crushing
❌ Property Taxes Are Through the Roof
❌ Housing Is Increasingly Unaffordable
❌ Retirees Are Fleeing
❌ Job Pay Doesn't Match the Costs

🔍 Other Key Highlights:
📌 Reports from U-Haul, United Van Lines, and North American Van Lines all show that more people are moving out of New Jersey than into it—7 years in a row.
📌 Even those who grew up in the Garden State and love its culture and diversity are struggling with the financial grind.
📌 Post-COVID supply chain issues and specific crises (like egg shortages) have noticeably inflated grocery prices.

🔍 Here are some of the areas that are experiencing population increase despite the ongoing exodus in New Jersey:
✅ Bridgeton
✅ Bridgewater
✅ Cherry Hill
✅ Franklin Township
✅Glassboro
✅ Jackson Township
✅ Jersey City
✅ Lakewood
✅Mount Laurel
✅ Ocean Grove
✅ Vineland
✅ Wildwood
✅ Williamstown

📌 Final Thoughts:
New Jersey still has undeniable strengths—world-class schools, a rich cultural landscape, and unmatched geographic access to beaches, mountains, and major cities. But for many residents, those perks no longer justify the cost. Whether you're retiring, raising a family, or simply reassessing your finances, ask yourself this: Is it time to leave New Jersey?

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